I have always had an interest in photography since owning my first camera, a Russian Zenith E, way back in the 70s. I also have a passion for the outdoors and am never happier than when I am in the mountains and hills with a camera. I always took my camera with me but never really took photography seriously until I bought a digital camera over two years ago. In Dec 2005 I lost my wonderful wife after a long illness and I turned to photography for solace. Now a single father with 5 children and a full time job, I had little time to get away to the mountains that I love. Fortunately, I live a few minutes drive from Cannock Chase, the smallest AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in the British Isles, 24 square miles of woodland and hills. An oasis in the industrial midlands, it is an escape that I frequent often, spending many hours walking, thinking and of course taking photographs.It is a never ending source of inspiration to me and no two days are ever the same on the Chase with the rapidly changing British weather, lighting and forestry operations. I am fascinated by the interplay of light, angle, and ever changing weather conditions on the landscape. That's what I am tring to capture on camera. Being a keen walker, I am a part of the landscape I'm walking in. I don't see myself as an outsider looking in as if on a postcard or through a car window. I want viewers to experience the landscape and feel a part of it as I do walking in it. That's why I often include a path leading into the scene to try and convey that sense of being there walking along that path. I hope I succeed on occasions. I appreciate the constructive criticism I receive here on Renderosity. It's the best way to improve and I'd much rather be given suggestions to improve a photograph than just compliments. I also get a lot of inspiration from some of the amazing pictures posted here by so many talented artists.
Comments (42)
blacq_nyght_vampyre
OH MY GOD IS THIS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! So beautiful!!!
drawlyzer
Looks very good!!!
GBCalls
I like that very much! Excellent photo. It is a refreshing change from our snow. Thanks for sharing your sight.
morningglory
What a glorious shot! I would love to walk down this road...
ModestyB
Beautiful!
tmathise
Excellent photography of a most beautiful scene! Wonderful composition. vote
albarex
fantastic colours and composition
TomDart
You present a very beautiful photo. Thanks.
Nath06
Wonderful capture and marvelous colors!!
wizardangel1
Delighted you took your cammra !!! Excellent snap of a majic moment that Now -we ALL get to enjoy !I also had a spot for early morning walk down a red gravel road -wallnut trees that scraped the sky and a real log cabin .The tree closest was a roost for wild yellow canniries and my goal- to watch them --awaken and start their day. -V!
sharky_
Colorful and beautiful. Excellent... Aloha
jcv2
Oh wow, this looks fabulous! A stunning capture of this fresh mood, yellow needles waiting to fall down and a sun shining joyfully! Gorgeous work! :)
kansas
A spectacular photo! A beautiful scene and the light is simply marvelous. Thanks for sharing.
stoneac
Great Photo
soulofharmony
outstanding awesome capture..simpley superb..:)))))exposure is perfect :)
Deimos
Great shot you captured the light and colours very well.
Matt_The_Samurai
a perfect scene ! really impressive !
wastl001
Awww, wonderful capture with brilliant colors and lighting. This is superb!!!
Onslow
Superbly captured :)
jichdneth
wicked wicked shot, nicely done:)
ana-maria
Fantastic shot. Wonderful light and colors. A perfect composition!!!
wingnut55
very nice and evocative shot
redchilicat
That is a breathtaking capture!! Wow!
marybelgium
amazingly beautiful ! Bravo !
tangibleheart
looks like a real dream to me
MaydaMason
wonderful capture of this path and of the magical light on this place!
Cosme..D..Churruca
LOVE IT ! Super excellent photography !
cynlee
a romantic view.. very inviting! :]
Synapse
You're fortunate to live in such a nice area. Cannock Chase would often be a stopping-off point for my family on the way to Scotland. Nice to find a fellow Brit sharing visions of our homeland at its best. Thanks again :-)
Martinez
Excellent work, so warm colors, beautiful lighting. This picture has great mood. Congrats on perfect shot. Overal score : 10 on 10 :-))) Best regards from Poland Marcin